Dental Hygiene While Wearing Braces

Posted March 28, 2017.

Orthodontics is used to straighten the teeth and correct the bite. This can improve not only the appearance of your smile, but the health as well. Now that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, there are some things you should know about caring for your teeth and braces.

Dental Hygiene with Braces
Dental hygiene is a little more involved while wearing braces. To floss your teeth, work the short end of your floss through the space between the upper part of the tooth and the arch wire. Then use a sawing motion to gently work the floss between the teeth. Be very careful around the arch wires.

When brushing, use a soft-bristled brush. Brush both up from the bottom and down from the top of each tooth. After this, brush with a proxabrush, which is designed to clean between the brackets. Insert the brush both from the bottom up and from the top down between each bracket. Use several brushing strokes in each direction.

Foods to Avoid
While wearing braces, there are certain foods that you should not eat, as they can damage the brackets. These include:

If you would like to learn more and to set up an appointment with Dr. Shabbir Adenwalla, feel free to give 360 Orthodontics a call at 440-243-9575 today. Our orthodontist and team in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, are happy to assist you.